National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthHave you ever wondered what all this pink stuff is about?  October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This is the 27th year of this annual event which is an international health campaign designed by charities of this disease to help raise both awareness and funds for better research into its cause.  The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a symbol of our hope to one day find a cure for this disease.  During October there are usually plenty of “pink” days.  This is where you see people donning pink clothing and accessories to show their support for the fight against Breast Cancer.  There is also a national “Race for the Cure” walk held every year and many more walks held on the local level.  The American Cancer Society sponsors “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walks across the nation.  In our area there is one being held in Wilmington on Saturday, October 22.